Mnemonic
A scholar feels a drop of sweat slide down his temple as he shoves every last bit of money across the felt table to gamble it all on one desperate hand. Years of study mean nothing here—only the turn of a card decides his fate.
Additional thoughts
Picture the scholar in his cap and gown, trembling, a single bead of sweat falling as coins and bills pile on the poker table. The contrast of intellect versus blind chance makes the image stick.Quick recall
A scholar with a drop of sweat bets all his money to gamble on one final hand.Details
The keyword for 賭 is gamble. This kanji refers to the act of wagering money or valuables on an uncertain outcome, such as in games of chance or betting. It encompasses all forms of gambling, from casual bets to serious stakes, and carries connotations of risk-taking where one stands to either gain or lose depending on fortune. By extension, it can also be used figuratively to describe staking something important on an uncertain venture, as in "gambling one's life" on a risky endeavor.
- On'yomi
- と
- Kun'yomi
- か.ける、かけ